EGYPTIAN WONDERS
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
JC – IA – TOUR NO. 78
cairo (3N) Aswan (3N) Edfu (1N)
Long Haul
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 (cairo)
Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival by Travel representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel by A/C modern fleet of car. Check in the hotel upon arrival & overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 (cairo)
Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion’s body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop. Back to the hotel to refresh & check out afternoon will be free at leisure alternatively as optional tour; lunch can be served in a local or Indian restaurant before driving to the Egyptian museum to visit. Then drive to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars for free time at leisure till departure time to the station to board the sleeping train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train
Day 3 (Aswan)
11:00 Check-In
12:30 Lunch on board
13:30 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae
19:30 Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4 (Aswan)
07:00 Breakfast on board (Optional tour to Abu simble)
12:30 Lunch on board
13:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo
17:00 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
18:30 Sailing to Edfu.
19:30 Dinner on board.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5 (Edfu)
06:00 Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple
06:30 Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu.
08:00 Breakfast on board.
08:30 sailing to Luxor via Esna
13:00 Lunch on board.
Afternoon free at leisure or enjoy an optional tour to visit the East Bank
20:00 Dinner on board.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6 (Edfu)
07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Check- out after breakfast
08:00 Visit West Bank – Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
After the visit, transfer to Luxor train station to Cairo.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.
Day 7 (cairo)
Meet & assist upon arriving at Cairo Station and transfer to the hotel in Cairo. Enjoy the hotel amenities or you may choose from the short list of activities offered by Cairo. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 (cairo)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to India
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
Meet & assist at Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Airports
All transfer from / to airports in a/c vehicles
Private Half day guided tour to the pyramids and Sphinx area with entrance fee
02 nights’ accommodation in Cairo based on BB
02 nights’ accommodation onboard the sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan on HB
03 nights’ accommodation onboard Nile cruise based on FB (food only & no beverages)
5* Nile cruise like Radamis II or similar www.radamis.net
Private cruise sightseeing with English speaking guide to visit:
In Aswan; Philae Temple & High Dam
While sailing: visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
In Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
Exclusions
Airfare (International & Domestic)
Anything which is not specified under Inclusions
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in ‘cost inclusions’
Any increase in taxes or fuel, ROE, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Any Surcharges if applicable due to peak season or any other event
